Hassan N., 7

Hassan Nasir is a 7-year-old boy living with his parents and two younger siblings in a crowded home in Birniwa town. His father is a farm laborer with an unstable income, while his mother is a homemaker. The family struggles to afford basic needs, including healthcare. He was brought to Adari Medical Clinic on 9th June 2026 after episodes of vomiting blood and severe upper abdominal pain. His mother reported dark, coffee-ground vomitus and black stools, along with a three-week history of worsening epigastric pain, poor appetite, and weight loss. On examination, he was pale, tachycardic, and in pain. He was diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Laboratory tests confirmed anemia and positive stool occult blood. As he remained stable, he was managed as an outpatient with medications to control bleeding and promote ulcer healing, with close follow-up arranged.

Hassan, a seven-year-old boy, was brought to Adari Medical Clinic by his mother with a history of vomiting dark blood and passing dark, tarry stools. Following clinical evaluation, he was diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and managed as an outpatient with acid-reducing medications, stomach-protecting agents, and iron supplements. His mother was educated on the proper administration of medications, dietary modifications (small, frequent meals; avoidance of spicy and acidic foods), and the importance of recognizing signs of worsening bleeding. At follow-up one week later, Hassan's symptoms had improved significantly, with no further vomiting of blood, resolution of abdominal pain, and return of appetite. He was continuing his medications and showing steady recovery. We thank Helpster Charity Foundation for providing the support that made Hassan's treatment and recovery possible.

Hassan Nasir, a seven-year-old boy, presented with a history of epigastric pain, coffee-ground vomiting (2-3 episodes in 24 hours), and dark tarry stools. He was pale, lethargic, and had tachycardia and hypotension. He was clinically diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease with upper gastrointestinal bleeding requiring immediate hospitalization. The prognosis for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is excellent when treated with proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics to eradicate H. pylori infections, though long-term adherence to therapy is critical to prevent recurrence or severe complications like gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation.